Marx earns title of Sparring District Champion

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Jul 10, 2013 at 12:00 PM

Ryan Marx, owner/head instructor at Carmi Taekwondo Center, recently competed in the ATA's Mid-Atlantic District Championships in Lombard. The Mid-Atlantic District included Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin. Tournament points are accumulated throughout the tournament year and the top 10 point earners in each state had the opportunity to compete for District Champion.

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Ryan Marx, owner/head instructor at Carmi Taekwondo Center, recently competed in the ATA's Mid-Atlantic District Championships in Lombard. The Mid-Atlantic District included Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin. Tournament points are accumulated throughout the tournament year and the top 10 point earners in each state had the opportunity to compete for District Champion.

Marx qualified for District Championship competition in Forms, Sparring and Combat Weapons Competitions in the Men's Fourth and Fifth Degree Black Belt division.

Marx earned a Silver Medal in Forms competition getting edged out by world ranked Adam Hess by one-tenth of a point.

Marx earned Gold in Sparring competition. In the first round of the sparring competition Marx drew No. 1 world ranked Adam Hess of Indianapolis. Marx won the match 5-0. In his second round he drew Matt Ticconi of Okemos, Mich. Marx advanced with a one point victory. In the gold medal match, Marx drew Zach Hayden of Kendallville, Ind. Marx earned the victory and the title of Sparring District Champion.

Combat Weapons competition gave Marx a Bronze Medal. In the first round, Marx drew John Kruger of Danville, Ind. The match went into overtime with Marx earning the victory. Marx also earned a victory in his next match against Joseph Duczman of Mentor, Ohio. In the semi final match, Marx again drew No. 1 ranked Adam Hess eventually dropping the match and finishing in third place.

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